AccessMyWeb

Sure enough the Internet is a mouse click away, and modern web browsers are fitted with all the comfort features you need. However, things can be tweaked further in the sense that you can save a step in landing on your favorite page. As such, AccessMyWeb comes as a desktop URL field to instantly take you where you want.

The application takes little time to install and you can enjoy all it has to offer right afterwards. Note, however, that it requires Java Runtime Environment to function, so you might first want to make sure it’s installed on your computer. On the bright side of things, this means it works on more than just Windows operating systems.

What the application wants to do is to provide one of the fastest way of accessing the Internet. This doesn’t mean it has anything to do with your actual connection or adapter, but rather places a URL field right on the desktop so you can punch in the address of interest. It uses your default web browser as a target app so it doesn’t create any inconveniences.

Since the application wants to put emphasis on functionality, visuals don’t really play an important role here. The desktop gadget looks and feels a little rough around the edges, but it’s clear what needs to be done right from the start. It also comes with a tray menu, but the URL field is easier to access through the hotkey command.

As mentioned, the provided page opens up in your default web browser. However, you need to also include the WWW prefix, because the field doesn’t act as a regular search engine otherwise, which means you’re only able to land on pages based on a fully accurate URL.

Taking everything into consideration, we can state that AccessMyWeb comes with good intentions, but is a little underprepared to fully be your first choice when it comes to accessing the web. The URL must also contain the prefix, and you can’t use the field to return search results.